TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date 2022 Pattern And Syllabus

Paper 1- General Studies Syllabus

Paper 1 delves deeper into some of the topics of Prelims. This paper mainly deals with History, Mental Ability, and Science and Technology.

Unit 1- Modern History of India and Indian Culture

1. Advent of European invasion
2. Expansion and consolidation of British rule
3. Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors
4. Social reforms and religious movements
5. India since independence
6. Characteristics of Indian culture
7. Unity in diversity- race, colour, language, custom
8. India- a secular state
9. Organisations for fine arts, dance, drama, music
10. Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu
11. Political parties and populist schemes
12. National renaissance
13. Early uprising against British rule
14. 1857 Revolt
15. Indian National Congress
16. Emergence of national leaders- Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji
17. Growth of militant movements
18. Different modes of agitation
19. Era of different Acts and Pacts
20. World war & final phase struggle
21. Communalism led to partition
22. Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle- Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar and others

Unit 2- General Mental Ability

1. Conversion of information to data
2. Collection, compilation and presentation of data
3. Tables, graphs, diagrams
4. Parametric representation of data
5. Analytical interpretation of data
6. School arithmetic
7. Percentage
8. Highest Common Factor (HCF)
9. Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)
10. Ratio and Proportion
11. Simple interest
12. Compound interest
13. Area
14. Volume
15. Time and Work
16. Probability
17. Information technology
18. Basic terms, Communications
19. Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
20. Decision making and problem solving
21. Basics in Computers/ Computer terminology

Unit 3- Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the Development of India and Tamil Nadu

1. Nature of universe
2. General scientific laws
3. Scientific instruments
4. Inventions and discoveries
5. National scientific laboratories
6. Science glossary 
7. Physical quantities, standards and units
8. Mechanics and properties of matter
9. Force, motion and energy
10. Heat, light and sound
11. Magnetism, electricity and electronics
12. Atomic and nuclear physics
13. Astronomy and space science
14. Elements and compounds
15. Acids, bases and salts
16. Oxidation and reduction 
17. Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds
18. Natural disasters
19. Safeguard measures
20. Chemistry of ores and metals
21. Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides
22. Biochemistry and biotechnology
23. Polymers and plastics
24. Electrochemistry
25. Main concepts of life science
26. The cell- basic unit of life
27. Classification of living organisms
28. Nutrition and dietetics
29. Respiration 
30. Excretion of metabolic waste
31. Bio- communication
32. Blood and blood circulation
33. Endocrine system
34. Reproductive system
35. Animals, plants, and human life
36. Govt. policy/ organisations
37. Science and Technology
38. Role, achievement and impact of Science and Technology
39. Energy
40. Self sufficiency
41. Oil exploration
42. Defence Research Organisation
43. Ocean research and development
44. Genetics- the science of heredity
45. Environment, ecology, health and hygiene
46. Biodiversity and its conservation
47. Human diseases, prevention and remedies
48. Communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases
49. Alcoholism and Drug abuse
50. Computer science and advancement
51. Genetic Engineering
52. Remote sensing and benefits

Paper 2- General Studies Syllabus

• The second paper deals with the other few topics of Prelims like Polity, Geography, Tamil and English Language, and others.
• They all must be studied in detail as concept-based questions are asked from these. 

Unit 1- Indian Polity and Emerging Political Trends Across the World Affecting India and Geography of India

1. Indian Polity– Constitution of India, Preamble to the Constitution, Salient features of Constitution, Union, state and territory, Citizenship, rights and duties, Fundamental right, Directive principles of state policy, Fundamental duties, Human rights charter, Union executive, Union legislature- Parliament, State executive, State legislature- Assembly, Status of Jammu and Kashmir, Local government- Panchayat raj, Indian Federalism, Centre-state relations, Judiciary in India, Rule of Law/ Due process of Law, Emergency provisions, Civil Services in India, Administrative Challenges in a welfare state, Complexities of district administration, Elections, Election Commission Union and State, Official language and Schedule-VIII, Amendments to constitution, Schedules to constitution.
2. Emerging political trends across the world affecting India– Foreign Affairs with special emphasis on India’s relations with neighbouring countries and in the region, Security and defence related matters, Nuclear policy, issues and conflicts, The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to Indian and the world.
3. Geography of India– Earth and universe, Solar system, Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate, Water resources- rivers in India, Soil minerals & natural resources, Natural vegetation, Forest and Wildlife, Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries, Transport and communication, Centers of trade, commerce and art, Social geography- population, density and distribution, Natural calamities- disaster management, Bottom topography of Indian ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, Climate change- impact and consequences, mitigation measures, Pollution control.

Unit 2- Tamil Language, Tamil Society- Its Culture and Heritage/ English Language

1. Tamil Language, Tamil Society- Its Culture and Heritage

1. English Language Skills- Precis writing, Report writing on current issues.
2. Comprehension of a given passage and answering questions thereupon.

Unit 3- Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu

1. State government organisation- structure, functions and control mechanism
2. District administration- role in people’s welfare oriented programmes
3. Industrial map of Tamil Nadu- role of state government
4. Public Services- role of recruitment agencies
5. State finance- resources, budget and financial administration
6. Use of IT in administration- e-governance in the State
7. Natural calamities- strategic planning in the State
8. Social welfare
9. Government sponsored schemes with reference to Tamil Nadu
10. Union government organisation- structure, functions and control mechanism
11. Relationship between State and Union
12. Industrial map of India- role of Union government
13. Public Services- role of recruitment agencies in Union Government
14. Union finance- resources, budget and financial administration
15. Use of IT in administration- e-governance in Union Government
16. Natural calamities- strategic planning by the Union
17. Social welfare- government sponsored schemes by Government of India

Paper 3- Education Syllabus

Paper 3 asks questions from a variety of themes from Education. For this paper, the candidates need theoretical knowledge of education as well as various schemes and acts.

1. Current trends and challenges in Education
2. Innovation in Education
3. Education Psychology
4. Philosophy in Education, Eastern and Western Education
5. Education Sociology
6. Scheme SSC and RMSA
7. Curriculum
8. Measurements and Evaluation
9. Human Rights and RTE Act
10. Learner/ Learning
11. Inclusive Education
12. Information and Communication Technology
13. Education Management
14. Gender Sensitization
15. Environmental Education
16. Vocational Guidance
17. Health and Physical Education
18. Distance and Open Learning
19. Outreach Programme
20. Committee and Commissions in Education
21. Basic concept of psychology

TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus: Group B Services

• TNPSC Group 1 exam syllabus for group B services consists of topics both similar and different from the one given above.
• It has topics related Law, Ethics and Religion along with History, Geography, and Science. 

TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Syllabus

The syllabus for TNPSC Group 1 Prelims of B services highly diverse and tests the candidates in almost every sphere. The candidates have to be both theoretical and analytical to qualify for the Mains.

General Studies Syllabus

There are 9 units which are further segmented into several heads, in some cases. The details about each of them are given below.

Unit 1- General Science

1. Physics– Universe, General Scientific laws, Scientific instruments, Inventions and Discoveries, National scientific laboratories, Science glossary, Mechanics and properties of matter, Physical quantities, standards and units, Electricity and magnetism, Electronics and communication, Heat, light and sound, Atomic and nuclear physics, Solid State Physics, Spectroscopy, Geophysics, Astronomy and space science.
2. Chemistry– Elements and Compounds, Acids, bases and salts, Oxidation and reduction, Chemistry of ores and metals, Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds, Fertilizers, pesticides, and insecticides, Biochemistry and biotechnology, Electrochemistry, Polymers and Plastics
3. Botany– Main Concepts of life science, The cell- basic unit of life, Classification of living organism, Nutrition and dietetics, Respiration, Excretion of metabolic waste, Bio-communication
4. Zoology– Blood and blood circulation, Endocrine system, Reproductive system, Genetics- the science of heredity, Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Biodiversity and its conservation, Human diseases, prevention and remedies, Communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases, Alcoholism and drug abuse, Animals, plants and human life. 

Unit 2- Current Events

1. History– Latest diary events (national), National Symbols, Profile of States, Defence, national security and terrorism, World organisations (pacts and summits), Eminent persons and places in news, Sports & games, Books and authors, Awards and honours, Cultural panorama, Latest historical events, India and its neighbours, Latest terminology, Appointments- who is who?
2. Political Science– India’s foreign policy, Latest court verdicts, public opinion, Problems in conduct of public elections, Political parties and political system in India, Public awareness & General administration, Role of Voluntary organisations & Govt., Welfare oriented govt. Schemes and their utility.
3. Geography– Geographical landmarks, policy on environment and ecology.
4. Economics– Current socio-economic problems, New economic policy and govt. Sector.
5. Science– Latest inventions on science and technology, Latest discoveries in Health Science, Mass media and communication.

Unit 3- Geography

1. Earth and Universe
2. Solar System
3. Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere
4. Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate
5. Water resources- rivers in India
6. Soil, minerals and natural resources
7. Natural vegetation
8. Forest & wildlife
9. Agricultural pattern, livestock and fisheries
10. Transport & communication
11. Social geography- population density and distribution
12. Natural calamities- disaster management
13. Climate change- impact and consequences, mitigation measures
14. Pollution Control

Unit 4- History and Culture of India

1. Pre-historic events
2. Indus valley civilization
3. Vedic, Aryan, and Sangam Age
4. Maurya Dynasty
5. Buddhism and Jainism
6. Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas
7. Age of Vijayanagaram and the Brahmanis
8. South Indian history
9. Culture and Heritage of Tamil People
10. Advent of European invasion
11. Expansion and consolidation of British rule
12. Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors 
13. Social reforms and religious movements 
14. India since independence
15. Characteristics of Indian culture
16. Unity in diversity- race, colour, language, custom
17. India as secular state
18. Organisations of fine arts, dance, drama, music
19. Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu
20. Political parties and populist schemes
21. Prominent personalities in the various spheres- Arts, Science, Literature and Philosophy- Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar, M.S. Subbulakshmi, Rukmani Arundel and J. Krishnamoorthy, etc. 

Unit 5- Indian Polity

1. Constitution of India
2. Preamble to the Constitution
3. Salient features of Constitution
4. Union, State and territory
5. Citizenship- rights and duties
6. Fundamental rights
7. Fundamental duties
8. Human rights charter
9. Union legislature
10. Parliament
11. State executive
12. State legislature- assembly
13. Status of Jammu and Kashmir
14. Local Government- panchayat raj- Tamil Nadu
15. Judiciary in India
16. Rule of Law/ Due process of Law
17. Indian Federalism- center, state relations
18. Emergency provisions
19. Civil Services in India
20. Administrative challenges in a welfare state
21. Complexities of district administration
22. Elections
23. Election Commission- union and state
24. Official language and Schedule VIII
25. Amendments to Constitution
26. Schedules to Constitution
27. Administrative reforms and tribunals
28. Corruption in public life
29. Anti-corruption measures- Central Vigilance Commission, lok-adalats, Ombudsman, Comptroller and Auditor General of India
30. Right to information- Central and State Commission 
31. Empowerment of women
32. Voluntary organisations and public grievances redressal
33. Consumer protection forms

Unit 6- Indian Economy

1. Nature of Indian economy
2. Need for economic planning
3. Five-year plan models- an assessment 
4. Land reforms & agriculture
5. Application of science in agriculture
6. Industrial growth
7. Capital formation and investment
8. Role of public sector & disinvestment
9. Development of Infrastructure
10. National Income
11. Public finance & fiscal policy
12. Price policy & public distribution
13. Banking, money & monetary policy
14. Role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
15. WTO- globalization & privatization
16. Rural welfare oriented programmes
17. Social sector problems- population, education, health, employment, poverty
18. HRD- sustainable economic growth
19. Economic trends in Tamil Nadu
20. Energy- different sources and development
21. Finance Commission
22. Planning Commission
23. National Development Council

Unit 7- Indian National Movement

1. National renaissance
2. Early uprising against British rule
3. 1857 revolt
4. Indian National Congress
5. Emergence of national leaders- Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji
6. Growth of militant movements
7. Different modes of agitations 
8. Era of different Acts and Pacts
9. World war and final phase struggle
10. Communalism led to partition 
11. Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle- Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & Others
12. Birth of political parties/ political system in India since Independence

Unit 8- Hindu Religion and Temples

1. Hindu Religion- meaning and definition
2. Meaning and definition of Saivism and Vaishnavism
3. Types of Vaishnavism- six systems
4. Basic concepts of Vaishnavism- Tattva, Hita, Purushartha
5. Hindu Cultural Heritage
6. Temples- Types to temple structure based on various Hindu sects
7. Significance of festivals

Unit 9- Ethics and Integrity

1. Emotional Intelligence– Concept, Utility in effective behaviour, Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Resolution, Development of Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence and Communication.
2. Ethics– Meaning and Definition, Professional Ethics, Responsibility, types, Ethical Conduct, Role in Administration, Ethics and Public Image, Concept of Conscience, Ethical dilemmas and their resolutions, Development of ethical organizational culture, Moral Values, System of Moral Regulation, Value Orientation, Self Judgement, Self Education, Moral Consciousness, Moral Traits
3. Accounts and Integrity– Concept, Role in Administration, Legal Aspects of Accountability, RTI and Accountability, Accountability and Public Administration.

Aptitude and Mental Ability Syllabus

1. Conversion of Information to data
2. Collection, compilation and presentation of data
3. Tables, graphs, diagrams
4. Parametric representation of data
5. Analytical interpretation of data
6. Simplification
7. Percentage
8. Highest Common Factor (HCF)
9. Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)
10. Ratio and Proportion
11. Simple Interest 
12. Compound Interest
13. Area
14. Volume
15. Time and Work
16. Behavioral ability- Basic terms, communications in information technology
17. Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
18. Decision making and problem solving
19. Logical Reasoning- Puzzles (Dice), Visual Reasoning, Alpha numeric Reasoning, Number Series, Logical Number/ Alphabetical/ Diagrammatic Sequences.

TNPSC Group 1 Mains Syllabus 

For the descriptive exam, there are three papers which deal with different themes. The first paper is about the General Studies which tests the in-depth knowledge of the general topics from the Prelims exam. The other two tests the candidates’ knowledge about the Hindu Religion and Law. 

Paper 1- General Studies Syllabus

The detailed syllabus for each unit of General Studies are given in the list below.

Unit 1- History: Modern India

1. Advent of European Invasion 
2. Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors
3. Social reforms and religious movements
4. Indian since Independence
5. Characteristics of Indian culture
6. India- a secular state
7. Organisations for fine arts, dance, drama, music
8. Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu
9. Political parties and populist schemes
10. National renaissance
11. Early uprising against British rule
12. 1857 Revolt
13. Indian National Congress
14. Emergence of national leaders
15. Growth of militant movements
16. Different modes of agitations
17. Era of different Acts and Pacts
18. World war and final phase struggle
19. Communalism led to partition
20. Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle

Unit 2- Science and Technology

1. Basic concepts of Science
2. Natural disasters and safeguard measures
3. Chemistry of ores and metals
4. Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides
5. Biochemistry and Biotechnology
6. Polymers and plastics
7. Electrochemistry
8. Main concepts of life science
9. Nutrition and dietetics
10. Respiration
11. Excretion of metabolic waste
12. Bio-communication
13. Govt. policy/ organizations on Science and Technology
14. Role, achievement & impact of Science and Technology
15. Energy- self sufficiency and oil exploration
16. Defence Research Organisation
17. Ocean research and development
18. Genetics- the science of heredity
19. Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Biodiversity and its conversation
20. Human diseases, prevention and remedies
21. Communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases
22. Alcohol and drug abuse
23. Computer science and advancement
24. Genetic Engineering
25. Remote sensing and benefits

Unit 3- Indian Polity

1. Constitution of India
2. Preamble to the constitution
3. Salient features of constitution
4. Union State and territory
5. Citizenship- rights and duties
6. Fundamental duties
7. Human rights charter
8. Union Executive 
9. Union Legislature- Parliament
10. State Executive 
11. State Legislature- Assembly
12. Status of Jammu and Kashmir
13. Local Government- panchayat raj
14. Indian federalism- center-state relations
15. Judiciary in India
16. Rule of law/ Due process of Law
17. Emergency provisions
18. Civil services in India
19. Administrative Challenges in a welfare state
20. Complexities of district administration
21. Elections
22. Election Commission Union and State
23. Official language and Schedule VIII
24. Amendments to constitution
25. Schedules to constitution
26. Administration of Union and States with special reference to Tamil Nadu

Unit 4- India vs Foreign Nations

1. India’s foreign policy
2. Foreign Affairs with special emphasis on India’s relations with neighbouring countries and in the region
3. Security and defence related matters
4. Nuclear policy, issues and conflicts
5. The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to Indian and the world.

Unit 5- Indian Geography

1. Earth and Universe
2. Solar System
3. Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere
4. Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate
5. Water resources- rivers in India
6. Soil, minerals and natural resources
7. Natural vegetation
8. Forest & wildlife
9. Agricultural pattern, livestock and fisheries
10. Transport including Surface Transport & communication
11. Social geography- population density and distribution
12. Natural calamities- disaster management
13. Bottom topography of Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
14. Climate change- impact and consequences, mitigation measures
15. Pollution Control

Unit 6- Current Affairs

1. National Symbols
2. Profile of States
3. Defence, national security and terrorism
4. World organisations and Pacts and Summits
5. Latest inventions on science & technology
6. Eminent personalities and places in news
7. Sports & games
8. Books and authors
9. Awards and honours
10. Cultural panorama
11. Latest historical events
12. Policy on environment and ecology
13. India and its neighbours
14. Latest terminology
15. Appointments- who is who?
16. Latest court verdicts- public opinion
17. Problems in conduct of public elections
18. Political parties and political system in India
19. Public awareness & General administration
20. Role of Voluntary organisations & Govt.
21. Welfare oriented govt. Schemes and their utility.
22. New economic policy & govt. sector
23. Mass media and communication

Unit 7- Indian Economy

1. Nature of Indian economy
2. Five-year plan models- an assessment 
3. Land reforms & agriculture
4. Application of science in agriculture
5. Industrial growth
6. Capital formation and investment
7. Role of public sector & disinvestment
8. Development of Infrastructure
9. National Income
10. Public finance & fiscal policy
11. Price policy & public distribution
12. Consumerism & Consumer protection
13. Banking, money & monetary policy
14. Role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
15. WTO- liberalization, globalization & privatization
16. Rural welfare oriented programmes
17. HRD- sustainable economic growth
18. Economic trend in Tamil Nadu
19. Energy- different sources and development
20. Finance Commission
21. Planning Commission
22. National Development Council
23. Poverty Alleviation Programmes
24. Impact of global economy on India

Unit 8- Socio Economic Issues

1. Population Explosion
2. Unemployment issues in India and Tamil Nadu
3. Child Labour
4. Economic Issues- Poverty, Sanitation (Rural and Urban), Corruption in public life, Anti-Corruption measures.
5. CVC, Lok- adalats, Ombudsman, CAG
6. Illiteracy
7. Women Empowerment
8. Role of the Government in Women Empowerment
9. Social Justice to womenfolk
10. Domestic Violence, dowry menace, sexual assault
11. Loss of cultural heritage due to economic development
12. Urbanization and its impact on the society
13. Impact of violence on the growth of the nation
14. Religious violence, Terrorism and Communal Violence
15. Regional Disparities
16. Problems of Minorities
17. Human Rights issues
18. Right to information
19. Central and State Commission
20. Faith and conflict among legislature, executive, judiciary, and media
21. Education
22. Linkage between Education and Economic Growth
23. Community Development Programme
24. Employment Guarantee Scheme
25. Self Employment and Entrepreneurship Development
26. Role of NGOs in Social Welfare
27. Government Policy on Health

Unit 9- Ethics and Integrity 

1. Emotional Intelligence– Definition, Emotional Intelligence, Organisational success, Acquiring and Improving Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal behaviour, Emotional Intelligence as Leadership Trait.
2. Ethics– Meaning and Definition, Professional Ethics, Professional competence, Responsibility, Ethics in workplace, Types, Ethical Conduct, Code of conduct, Code of Ethics, Ethics and Public Image, Concept of Conscience, Fundamental Principles of Ethical and Professional behaviour, Ethical dilemmas and their resolutions, Development of ethical organisational culture, Moral Values, System of Moral Regulation, Value Orientation, Self Judgement, Self Education, Moral Consciousness, Moral Traits, Role in Administration. 
3. Accountability and Integrity– Concept, Role in Administration, Legal Aspects of Accountability, RTI and Accountability, Accountability and Public Administration, Accountability and Transparency, Constitutional Mechanisms to ensure financial Accountability. 

Paper 2- Hindu Religion

This paper tests the candidates awareness about the Hindu religion and all its aspects including the scriptures, systems, concepts.

Unit 1- Hindu Religion

1. Meaning and Definition of Religion
2. Origin and Development of Hinduism
3. General Characteristics of Hinduism

Unit 2- Hindu Scriptures

1. Vedas
2. Four Vedas and their outlines
3. Upanishads
4. Identity of Atman and Brahman
5. Bhagavad Gita
6. Gnana, Karma, Bakthi Yogas
7. Ramayana, Mahabharata
8. 18 Purana 
9. Saiva and Vaishnava Agamas- 4000 Prabhandams
10. Panniruthirumurais (General Studies)

Unit 3- Systems of Hindu Religion

1. Saivism
2. Different types of Saivism
3. Kashmir Saivam, Siddhanta Saivam, Veera Saivam
4. Vaishnavism 
5. Bhagavatha System
6. Avataras
7. Sri Vaishnavism
8. Vadakalai
9. Thenkalai
10. Saktham
11. Development of Saktha worship, Tantras
12. Kaumaram- Origin and Development
13. Ganapathyam
14. Six Sects
15. Sauram- Significance of sun worship

Unit 4- Hindu Saints and Sages

Alwars, Nayamars, Sankara, Ramanujar, Madhva, Thayumanavar and Ramalingar- Their contribution to Hinduism

Unit 5- Saivism

1. Meaning and Definition
2. Traces of Saivism in Vedas and Upanishads
3. Rudra Siva
4. Samayachariyars, Santhanachariyars, Meikanda Sastras
5. Thiruvarutpayan (Text)
6. Basic concepts of Saivism- Pati, Pasu, Pasam, Means to Mukthi
7. Cariya, Kriya, Yoga and Gnana

Unit 6- Vaishnavism 

1. Meaning and Definition 
2. Outline of Brahmasutra
3. Vedantha Sangraha (Text)
4. Basic concepts
5. Tattvam
6. Hitham 
7. Purushartha
8. Means to Moksha
9. Bakthi and Prapatti

Unit 7- Basic concepts of Indian Philosophical System

1. Heterodox– Carvaka, Perception, the only source of knowledge, Ethics of Carvaka, Jainism, Anuvrata and Mahavrata, Ethics of Jainism, Sects of Jainism, Buddhism, Four Noble Truths, Eight fold paths, Nirvana, Sects of Buddhism
2. Orthodox– Nyaya, Theory of Causation, Conception of God, Vaisesika, Padarthas, Sankya, Prakriti and Purusha, Theory and evolution, Bondage and liberation, Yoga, Eight limbs of Yoga, Mimamsa, Purva Mimamsa and Uttara Mimamsa and the concept of Dharma, Vedanta, Schools of Vedanta. 

Unit 8- Hindu Ethics

1. Dharma, Artha, Kama and Mokhsa (Purusharthas)
2. Ethics of Thirukkural 
3. Professional Ethics for Temple Administrators
4. Maintenance of Temples and Public Relations

Unit 9- Hindu Culture

1. Cultural Heritage 
2. Temple Arts
3. Architecture and Sculpture
4. Sthala Vriksham, Sthala Puranas, Temple Ponds, Special Sannatis and Murtis
5. Music, Dance, Drama
6. Importance of Inscriptions, Icons, Idols, Murals, Manuscripts, copper plates and monuments.

Unit 10- Hindu Festivals

1. Philosophical Significance of festivals
2. Brahmotsavam
3. Vinayaka Chathurthi
4. Navrathri
5. Vaikunda Ekathasi, Arudhra Dharshan
6. Monthly, Seasonal and yearly festivals
7. Poojas, Athmartha and Parartha Poojas
8. Nithya, Naimithka, Kamiki Poojas
9. Customs, Traditions, Rituals, Pilgrimage
10. Need for Religious Harmony

Paper 3- Law

For any candidate applying for the TNPSC Group 1B services, it is mandatory to know about the Constitution and laws of India. The topics asked from these section are all descriptive.

Unit 1- Jurisprudence

1. Sources of Law, Legislation, and Precedent and Custom
2. School of Jurisprudence- Analytical, Historical, Philosophical and Sociological
3. Concepts- Rights and duties, Person, Possession and ownership.

Unit 2- Constitutional Law

1. Nature of Indian Constitution and its salient features
2. Preamble
3. Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties
4. Constitutional position of the President and Government and their powers
5. Supreme Court and High Courts- their powers, and Jurisdiction- Judicial Activism
6. Legislative and Administrative Relations between the Union and States
7. Constitutional safeguards to Civil Servants
8. Emergency Provisions
9. Amendment of the Constitution, Religious freedom, Special provisions to minorities

Unit 3- Contracts and Consumer Protection

1. Basic Elements of Contract: Offer, Acceptance Consent, Consideration and Capacity of parties
2. Void, Voidable, Illegal and unenforceable Contracts
3. Indemnity, Guarantee and Bailment
4. Consumer, Protection, Remedies, Duties of Central Government, State Governments, State Commission, National Commission, Consumers Forums

Unit 4- Law of Crimes

1. Concepts of Crimes, Actus Reus and Mens Rea in statutory offences
2. Stages of Crimes, Abetment and Conspiracy
3. General Defences
4. Offences against Person, Murder and Culpable Homicide, Wrongful restraint and Wrongful confinement, kidnapping, Abduction and Rape
5. Offences against property- theft, extortion, robbery, dacoity, criminal misappropriation, breach of trust and cheating, falsification of records, forgery. 
6. Offences relating to Marriage

Unit 5-Torts

1. Nature and definition Tort
2. Liability based on fault 
3. Strict liability
4. Negligence
5. Nuisance
6. Defamation

Unit 6- Family Law; Personal Law Relating to Hindus, Muslims and Christians

1. Sources
2. Marriage and Divorce
3. Adoption and Maintenance
4. Minority and Guardianship
5. Succession

Unit 7- Property Law – General Principles

1. Fixtures
2. Property, Transferable and Non-Transferable Property
3. Competency of the transfer
4. Rule against perpetuity
5. Condition Precedent and condition subsequent
6. Doctrines, Election, Ostensible owner, Feeding the Grant by estoppel
7. LisPendens
8. Fraudulent Transfer
9. Part performance
10. Intellectual Property Rights

Unit 8- Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments and Related Laws

1. Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Acts, 1959 and Rules
2. Heritage Act, 1947
3. Temple Entry Act
4. Tender Transparency Act
5. Right to Information Act
6. Juvenile Justice Act
7. Environmental Law
8. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological sites and Remains Act, 1958. 
9. The Madras Ancient and Historical Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1971.
10. The Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972
11. Antiquities and Art Treasures Rules, 1973
12. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendments and Validation) Act, 2010. 
13. The Tamil Nadu Heritage Commission Act, 2012. 

Unit 9- Revenue and Registration Act

1. Registration Act, 1908
2. Revenue Recovery Act, 1864
3. Land Reforms Act, 2015
4. Inam abolition Act, 1977
5. Tenancy Act, 1948
6. Easement Act, 1882
7. Public Premises Act, 1971
8. Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1960
9. Tamil Nadu Court of Wards Act, 1902

Unit 10- Procedural Laws Including Labour Law, Arbitration and Insurance

1. Definitions, Jurisdiction of Civil Court, Plaint, Written statement, Pleadings and Trial, Execution, Limitation Act, Preparation of documents relating to contract, sale deed, lease deed, and interlocutory application, etc. 
2. Brief History about the Criminal procedure code, definition, main functionaries of the criminal procedure code, powers of superior police officers and aid to the magistrates and police, Pre-Trial Proceedings, Trial Procedure, Appeal Procedure
3. Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Scope, object and applicability of facts, Facts which need not be proved, Judicial notice, Burden of Proof, Types of evidence, Presumptions
4. Labour Laws, Payment of Wages Act, 1936, Minimum Wages Act, 1948, Gratuity and Contract Labour
5. Arbitration, Conciliation, Mediation, Insolvency and Insurance.